Jerry Taylor was eligible for and participated in the DWG QUEST Program. He had been unemployed for more than 10 years and faced several barriers to employment. However, Jerry was determined not to be deterred from achieving his occupational goal as a Truck Driver. Due to his persistence, hard work, and dedication, Jerry passed his exams and attained his CDL in January of 2024. He did not waste time searching for a job after completing his training. He received a few job offers within a short period and ended up settling on employment with HTH Companies. His starting pay rate is $28.00 an hour with full benefits, including life insurance, education assistance, and a 401K plan. After only 8 months on the job, he has also received a promotion and is now working as the 3rd shift supervisor, which allows him to save money for his truck, furthering his long-term goal of owning his own trucking business. In addition, Jerry hopes to mentor others about how to change their life paths for the better. Jerry also started volunteering at the Urban Justice Center.